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Jingle in the Junction

Outreach: Jingle in the Junction

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The West Des Moines Public Library is excited to bring our Words on Wheels vehicle out to Jingle in the Junction in Valley Junction! Our parking spot has not been finalized yet, bu...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

The West Des Moines Public Library is excited to bring our Words on Wheels vehicle out to Jingle in the Junction in Valley Junction! Our parking spot has not been finalized yet, but once we know more, we will update this listing. 

Two flat wooden circles that are painted. The circle on the top left has a black background, a green wreath design, and white letters spelling "Joy." The circle on the bottom right has a black to light blue ombre background with black tree silhouettes.

Adult Craft Night: Painted Ornaments

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Engage your creativity. Relieve stress. Make something beautiful. Learn a new skill. You can do all this at Adult Craft Night! Enjoy a relaxing craft time just ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Engage your creativity.

Relieve stress.

Make something beautiful.

Learn a new skill.

You can do all this at Adult Craft Night!

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Step Back in Time: Historical Fiction book group

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Historical fiction is a great way to learn about people and events through stories that bring history to life. Our group discusses titles from a wide variety of time/places/people....

Closed
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Historical fiction is a great way to learn about people and events through stories that bring history to life. Our group discusses titles from a wide variety of time/places/people.

Final Friday Fiber Club

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you embroider, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit? All fiber artists are invited to join us for Final Friday Fiber Club, an informal opportunity to get together with other fiber art...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Do you embroider, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit?

WDM Library Friends Foundation + CandleBarDSM Fundraiser

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft, Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled evening at the West Des Moines Public Library! Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of scented candles at our Candle Bar DSM Event. Located at&n...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft, Program
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled evening at the West Des Moines Public Library! Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of scented candles at our Candle Bar DSM Event.

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WDM Writer's Group

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Southwoods Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This in-person group is open to aspiring authors of all experience levels. Each participant brings an approximately 1500-word excerpt of their work-in-progress to read aloud. Fello...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Southwoods Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

This in-person group is open to aspiring authors of all experience levels. Each participant brings an approximately 1500-word excerpt of their work-in-progress to read aloud.

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Music by Serenade

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Library is very happy to welcome Serenade for an afternoon of enchanting music! Featuring the unique musical pairing of Denise Schmitz and Tim Cooper, Serenade will perfor...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:

The Library is very happy to welcome Serenade for an afternoon of enchanting music! Featuring the unique musical pairing of Denise Schmitz and Tim Cooper, Serenade will perform beautiful ballads and more.  

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Brick by Brick: Building Home Knowledge -- Right Sizing

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a first-time homebuyer and feeling overwhelmed by how much information is out there?  Maybe you have a house and want to sell, but don’t know what steps to take or how...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Are you a first-time homebuyer and feeling overwhelmed by how much information is out there?  Maybe you have a house and want to sell, but don’t know what steps to take or how to get the best price.

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Book Club Social: Hybrid Edition

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join Alana and Amy to discuss what everyone has been reading and watching this month. You may join us in the Millie Knee Classroom upstairs at the library or in Zoom.Come pr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Please join Alana and Amy to discuss what everyone has been reading and watching this month. You may join us in the Millie Knee Classroom upstairs at the library or in Zoom.

West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Visit the West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation webpage for more information.  

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

Visit the West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation webpage for more information.  

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Brick by Brick: Building Home Knowledge -- Renovations/Prep for Spring

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a first-time homebuyer and feeling overwhelmed by how much information is out there?  Maybe you have a house and want to sell, but don’t know what steps to take or how...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Are you a first-time homebuyer and feeling overwhelmed by how much information is out there?  Maybe you have a house and want to sell, but don’t know what steps to take or how to get the best price.

Jingle in the Junction

Outreach: Jingle in the Junction

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The West Des Moines Public Library is excited to bring our Words on Wheels vehicle out to Jingle in the Junction in Valley Junction! Our parking spot has not been finalized yet, bu...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

The West Des Moines Public Library is excited to bring our Words on Wheels vehicle out to Jingle in the Junction in Valley Junction! Our parking spot has not been finalized yet, but once we know more, we will update this listing. 

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Holiday music presented by the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We are very excited to welcome the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble to the Library to perform some holiday music. Their group is an adult symphonic band with musicians drawn from the gre...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

We are very excited to welcome the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble to the Library to perform some holiday music.

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Friday Craft for Adults

All Day
Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On the 1st Friday of each month we will provide a craft project for adults to take home and enjoy.  Available at the Adult Services Desk during library hours while suppli...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

On the 1st Friday of each month we will provide a craft project for adults to take home and enjoy.  Available at the Adult Services Desk during library hours while supplies last.    

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Tech One-on-One

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One  Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute privat...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

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Adult Craft Day - Desk Calendar EARLY REGISTRATION

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Engage your creativity. Relieve stress. Make something beautiful. Learn a new skill. You can do all this at Adult Craft Day! Enjoy a relaxing craft time just fo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Engage your creativity.

Relieve stress.

Make something beautiful.

Learn a new skill.

You can do all this at Adult Craft Day!

tech one on one saturday poster

Tech One-on-One

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One  Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute privat...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

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Tech One-on-One

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One  Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute privat...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

Book Club Social Holiday

Book Club Social - Holiday Edition!

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Book Club Social- Holiday Edition!Join us for this special holiday book club social event in the Community Room.First we'll play a  trivia style game based on the books Club R...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Book Club Social- Holiday Edition!

Join us for this special holiday book club social event in the Community Room.

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YA Not Club Read

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a "Grown Up" but you like to read Young Adult books?  Are you looking for a book club that doesn’t take itself too seriously?  Then YA Not join us for YA Not Club...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Are you a "Grown Up" but you like to read Young Adult books?  Are you looking for a book club that doesn’t take itself too seriously?  Then YA Not join us for YA Not Club Read!

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WDM Writer's Group

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Southwoods Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This in-person group is open to aspiring authors of all experience levels. Each participant brings an approximately 1500-word excerpt of their work-in-progress to read aloud. Fello...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Southwoods Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

This in-person group is open to aspiring authors of all experience levels. Each participant brings an approximately 1500-word excerpt of their work-in-progress to read aloud.

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Family Night at the Library! - Lego Derby!

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Get your family together and build the fastest (Funniest? Most creative?) Lego car you can! Build one car as a family or have everyone build their own car. We’ll race them down the...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Get your family together and build the fastest (Funniest? Most creative?) Lego car you can! Build one car as a family or have everyone build their own car.

Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Visit the Library Board of Trustees webpage for the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings. The City of West Des Moines and the West Des Moines Public Library encourages ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

Visit the Library Board of Trustees webpage for the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings.

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RESCHEDULED Adult Craft Night

All Day
Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

PLEASE NOTE: This program has been rescheduled to Saturday, December 7 at 10:00am.   Relieve stress. Make something beautiful. Learn a new skill. You can...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

PLEASE NOTE: This program has been rescheduled to Saturday, December 7 at 10:00am.  

Relieve stress.